Schrade SCHF42 - Followup review.

Thank you, mistwalker.

Your work speaks for itself, and your gracious reply kindly avoided addressing the "just give me what I seek" nature of my post... I think now that my interruption in the thread reads with a rather selfish and demanding tone... not the kind of introduction I should have made in a first communication! You are in all ways a gentleman.

I am fascinated by the concept of a person designing a knife that a separate manufacturer produces. Only recently have I become truly aware - through youtube videos and lurking - that knife makers like Schrade will manufacture a knife designed by someone who is not on their internal staff.

Does it require that you craft an original knife in metal, as well as scales and sheath, or do they work from sketches or in CAD? It would make for a compelling story, pursuing the trail of a knife design from conception to retail. There is likely much more that occurs behind the scenes than I can imagine. Someday such stories would be fun to read by the fire, if you are ever so inclined to write them!

Thank you also for Joe Snarski's contact information. I may be able to swing both the 42 and 42D with some budget adjustments... (they both appeal to me... oh no, something about this forum appears to be getting under my skin.)
 
jimbabwe said:
Thank you, mistwalker.

Your work speaks for itself, and your gracious reply kindly avoided addressing the "just give me what I seek" nature of my post... I think now that my interruption in the thread reads with a rather selfish and demanding tone... not the kind of introduction I should have made in a first communication! You are in all ways a gentleman.

I am fascinated by the concept of a person designing a knife that a separate manufacturer produces. Only recently have I become truly aware - through youtube videos and lurking - that knife makers like Schrade will manufacture a knife designed by someone who is not on their internal staff.

Does it require that you craft an original knife in metal, as well as scales and sheath, or do they work from sketches or in CAD? It would make for a compelling story, pursuing the trail of a knife design from conception to retail. There is likely much more that occurs behind the scenes than I can imagine. Someday such stories would be fun to read by the fire, if you are ever so inclined to write them!

Thank you also for Joe Snarski's contact information. I may be able to swing both the 42 and 42D with some budget adjustments... (they both appeal to me... oh no, something about this forum appears to be getting under my skin.)
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I didn't take it that way at all. I know how busy I've been lately, and I know most people are these days so that's just how I took it.

It is less expensive for the companies that way. And better for the designers in my opinon for the freedom to design different tools for different companies.

That depends on the company. For some drawings are fine, others want a prototype or at least a model of the tool.

Thank you. Joe does great work, I have his scales on all of my designs as well as a few other knives.
 
Hello Mistwalker,
I see that the SCHF 55 is now for sale on Knifecentre. I will look forward to the first reviews of this knife.
 
Anyone know how much the Schf42D weighs with the micarta handles? Just curious since micarta is heavier than grivory after all.
 
mistwalker said:
The SCH55 is however, very easily converted from right-hand carry to left hand. Or the belt loop can easily be removed all together for close-to-the-body, or inverted carry via paracord and the holes and slots.

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I'm looking at this one or other 3 1/2 length bladed ones.
 
Kind of a cross thread, but I just picked up a SCHF55 and it seems like a killer deal for the money. What do you envision the jimping on the heel of the handle being used for. Seems like it would do a number on your hand if you ever needed to push on it. I could see it being used to scrape some tender shavings, but haven't really seen that done all too often.
 
I have became a huge fan of what schrade has been doing. Never thought anybody here would appreciate knives made in China especially cheaper ones. I own the schf 9,36,14, Jessica X (schf 43) 14. I have the schf 30 coming in the mail tomorrow. I own a few v uncle Henry products, 2 old timer sharp fingers, and an Imperial dated between 1917-1921. They are great for the price. I even EDC one of their tactical pens.
 
Aleous said:
Anyone know how much the Schf42D weighs with the micarta handles? Just curious since micarta is heavier than grivory after all.
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I don't know the numbers, but there is a noticeable difference in weight, It's not a huge amount but noticeable. It doesn't bother me, I had micarta in mind when I drew it out, but micarta isn't an option in Taiwan production and I wasn't interested in having the knife made in China. So we went with givory for the stock scales.


swonut said:
Kind of a cross thread, but I just picked up a SCHF55 and it seems like a killer deal for the money. What do you envision the jimping on the heel of the handle being used for. Seems like it would do a number on your hand if you ever needed to push on it. I could see it being used to scrape some tender shavings, but haven't really seen that done all too often.
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I do not have pics of the 42 in this particular use yet, but the gimping on the pommel is there for using the knife in a chisel fashion and helping to prevent the baton from glancing and damaging the forefinger of the holding hand. It is from specific experiences in studying survival techniques in the subtropics. I do have pics of another knife in such uses. This feature is something I really like about the T.M. Hunt Yuma model. I met Todd shortly after I had drawn out what would eventually become the SCHF42 model... which was actually drawn out with another company in mind, a U.S. company that does some work with higher end stainless steels, which I prefer when I can get them due to my fondness of the Gulf coast and the Everglades. So testing the prototype of the Yuma in Florida for three months actually came very naturally to me.

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I started asking Todd for a stainless Yuma in 2013 and it took him a while to study which stainless he wanted to work with and to dial in his heat treat and quench. So now that he is satisfied with the results, I just picked up my Yuma in CPM 154 this year at Blade.

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Minnesota Man said:
I have became a huge fan of what schrade has been doing. Never thought anybody here would appreciate knives made in China especially cheaper ones. I own the schf 9,36,14, Jessica X (schf 43) 14. I have the schf 30 coming in the mail tomorrow. I own a few v uncle Henry products, 2 old timer sharp fingers, and an Imperial dated between 1917-1921. They are great for the price. I even EDC one of their tactical pens.
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I like a lot of what Schrade has been doing. I like their new pens. The mechanical parts and cartridges are made in Germany, so I like that they are exploring other areas of global production these days. I have some of their older US made stuff, and I have designed four (technically 5) different models for them, but I still do not really care for their production on mainland China. That's why it took from 2009 when I was able to convince to make the first design, the SCHF9, in Taiwan and from 1095 steel, till 2014 when I did the SCHF42. The 9 was first time they had used 1095 since going to overseas production, and because I was adamant about the steel and the country of origin it went from me designing 3 to 5 knives for them down to just the one until we saw how it dd. As it turned out it has done pretty well and is still doing so. I have been trying to convince them to do more domestic production for the last seven years. Most people don't even realize they still have domestic facilities and still make some of their slip joint folders in the U.S. Or at least they still did as of 2012. I haven't checked lately.
 
I just ordered a schf 55 and it should be here in a few days. I wasn't going to get one as I have several knives in that size but after using my 42 over the weekend ( I think it is a very good knife) I thought I would get the 55 to try it. I have a schf 9 and it is a great knife in my opinion.
 
The schf 55 knife arrived and I am quite impressed with it. The handle has a good feel to it and the blade is sharp. I did a quick video on it and showed the comparison to the schf 42 and 9. I am happy to have it even thought I have several knives in this size.

Anthony

P.S. What is your next project for a knife Mistwalker? :))
 
anttttt said:
The schf 55 knife arrived and I am quite impressed with it. The handle has a good feel to it and the blade is sharp. I did a quick video on it and showed the comparison to the schf 42 and 9. I am happy to have it even thought I have several knives in this size.

Anthony

P.S. What is your next project for a knife Mistwalker? :))
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Thank you Anthony, I'm glad you are liking it man.

I am currently developing some knives with Dylan Fletcher. These are some shots from testing the larger one.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1371231-Some-Knife-Test-Photos?p=16202670#top
 
Is the 55 only available in 3/16"? If so, any idea when the 5/32" models will be available? Thanks, and you're on quite the design roll lately. Hope the royalty checks are HUGE! ;) :D
 
The SCHF42D and SCHF55 holding up very well after 10 and 6 months of hard use respectively. Both have had the powder coating stripped and added a minor choil.

 
Just ordered a SCHF55 of my own! Definitely like that nice little EDC design, I think it's going to be another winner.
 
trestle said:
Is the 55 only available in 3/16"? If so, any idea when the 5/32" models will be available? Thanks, and you're on quite the design roll lately. Hope the royalty checks are HUGE! ;) :D
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Unfortunately 5/32 doesn't work with the system of handle attachment that Schrade uses. It was drawn out at 5/32 originally. I will have to do a similar design through another company to get it in the 5/32 I would prefer. If so hopefully in a different steel as well and with micarta stock. I won't mind if the royalties get huge :)


buckfynn said:
The SCHF42D and SCHF55 holding up very well after 10 and 6 months of hard use respectively. Both have had the powder coating stripped and added a minor choil.

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Great to hear! Looking good! There have been a couple of inclusions I have heard of, and those were all replaced, but as a general rule they do a really good job on the heat treat of the 1095


Quiet said:
Just ordered a SCHF55 of my own! Definitely like that nice little EDC design, I think it's going to be another winner.
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Cool, thanks! I like the size and shape. I would like to get one custom made in 5/32 CPM S35VN at some point, just to check out the design as I drew it to start with.
 
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